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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
84

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2021
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Announced October 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and Z9 (46MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and Z9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was brought out 9 months before the Z9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up vs the Z9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z9 
Screen resolution2360k2089kCrisper screen (+271k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
 Z9 Fujifilm GFX 100S 
AnnouncedOctober 2021January 2021More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S Z9 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Nikon Z9 has measurements of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S versus the Z9.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z9 is 55 and 51 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Z9.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm GFX 100S featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will give greater detail having its extra 56MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100S
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
97
 you can focus manually
 MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
88
 has manual focus
 megapixel count amazing (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z9 as a Street photography camera
74
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 environment proofing
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
70
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography advice
Nikon Z9 Sports photography advice
91
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
90
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (740 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Travel photography factors
Nikon Z9 Travel photography factors
67
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count excellent (102MP)
 more heavy than competition (900g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
65
 great battery pack (740 shots)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count amazing (46MP)
 more heavy than others in class (1,340g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography advice
93
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count excellent (102MP)
 sensor size is big (Medium format)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 two card slots
87
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count amazing (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (740 per charge)
 two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging details
Nikon Z9 Vlogging details
34
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition (900 grams)
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (1,340 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Nikon Z9
 Fujifilm GFX 100SNikon Z9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Nikon Z9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2021-01-27 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 493
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Nikon Z
Number of lenses 13 29
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 460 photos 740 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $5,999 $5,500